What is the history of American literature?

The history of American literature can be traced back to the colonial period, and it has experienced many important periods and schools, forming a unique and diversified literary tradition. The following is a brief introduction to the history of American literature.

1. colonial period (1620-1760): the literature in this period mainly focused on religion and the exploration of the new continent. His early works include Plymouth Chronicle and Massachusetts Bay Colonial Code.

2. Independence Period and Early Period (1760-1830): During this period, American literature began to show its pursuit of freedom and independence. Representative works include Thomas Payne's Common Sense and Benjamin Franklin's Autobiography.

3. The Romantic Period (1830-1865): The literary works in this period mainly describe personal feelings and natural landscapes. Famous Romantic writers include Ralph Waldo Emerson and henry david thoreau.

4. The period of naturalism and realism (1865-19 14): Literary works in this period began to show concern for social issues. Mark Twain's Adventures of Harburg Finn and sinclair lewis's Metropolis are representative works.

5. Modernism period (19 14-1945): The literary works of this period reflect the challenges to traditional concepts and forms. Franz Kafka's Metamorphosis and ernest hemingway's The Old Man and the Sea are classic works of this period.

6. Post-modernism period (1945 to present): The literary works in this period show a diversified deconstruction of language and reality. Toni Morrison's Relatives and david foster wallace's Infinite Jokes are representative works of postmodernism.

The history of American literature is full of rich creation and diversity, which is only a brief overview. By reading these classic works, we can deeply understand the development and cultural background of American literature.